A safari in Tanzania is one of those trips that stays with you long after you return home. The wide open plains, beautiful sunsets, and close encounters with wildlife make every day feel special. If you have limited time but still want to experience some of Tanzania’s most famous parks, a 5 nights tanzania northern circuit safari is a great choice.
This route has been planned for those visitors who wish to travel around northern Tanzania without being in a hurry to reach somewhere else. Five days will be sufficient if proper planning is made, to have an experience of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Why Choose a Northern Tanzania Safari?
The northern part of Tanzania is a home to some of the best-known places of interest for wildlife. Every park has its own uniqueness.
For instance, Tarangire National Park is famous for elephants and gigantic baobabs. In the Serengeti National Park you can see infinite plains and watch lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeests, and zebras. The third one is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This is one way of enjoying real tanzania safaris as it enables the traveler to have different experiences in terms of both the environment and wildlife.
Proposed 5 Day Safari Schedule
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
The safari starts from Arusha, where your safari guide picks you up and drives you to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park is famous because of its many elephants.Other animals that you might encounter during your game drive include giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, and birds.
You then retire for the day at one of the lodges near the park.
Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, start heading towards the Serengeti. This is all part of the adventure because the scenery will change from forest and agricultural landscapes to the vast plains of the Serengeti.When in the park, take an afternoon game drive and be on the lookout for sleeping predators and grazing herds.Overnight at the Serengeti.
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Having a whole day in Serengeti will give you more opportunity to enjoy yourself. The morning safari usually provides some good experiences since there is much wildlife that comes out when it is cool.
Your guide will be able to change the itinerary based on the movement of the wildlife and based on what you want. Among the wildlife that you will see includes elephants, lions, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and many more.
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Have one more early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area from the Serengeti. There will be plenty of time to observe wildlife on the way.
After arriving at the vicinity of Ngorongoro, rest at your lodge and get ready for the crater tour the following day.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Experience
A ngorongoro crater day trip is often one of the highlights of a northern Tanzania safari. Descending into the crater gives you the chance to explore a remarkable landscape surrounded by steep volcanic walls.
The crater supports a large variety of wildlife, including lions, buffalo, elephants, zebras, hippos, and other animals. After the game drive, return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Arusha. Depending on your travel plans, you may have time for a local experience or additional sightseeing before your safari ends.
Why Consider a Private Safari?
For travelers who want more flexibility, tanzania private safaris can be an excellent option. A private vehicle allows you to travel with your own group rather than following the schedule of a larger tour.
A private tanzania safari tours package can also be customized around your preferred accommodation, activities, travel dates, and wildlife interests. Families, couples, photographers, and small groups can all benefit from this flexibility.
Plan Your Tanzania Adventure with Kimgoni Tanzania Safaris
It is important to select the correct safari operator since it makes the whole process much easier. If one would like to explore Northern Tanzania, Kimgoni Tanzania Safaris can offer assistance in planning the safari according to one’s available time and interests.
In case one would like to go further, there are other Tanzania safari tour packages to consider. The tanzania itinerary 10 days includes even more national parks to visit, more comfortable traveling days and exploring other parts of Tanzania.
Those who would like to combine wildlife safari and mountain activities can consider going on a mount kilimanjaro climbing tours prior or after the safari.
Five nights of the northern circuit safari may not be so long but it is quite possible to enjoy the amazing experience of exploring Tanzania.
